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Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco

Subject: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
From: timjmcconnell at gmail.com (Timbo)
Date: Sun Apr 2 09:42:45 2006
In-reply-to: <33461dc20604012055u2b203bcbgfffb8b3f814e3dd3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <33461dc20603311204t191dd7c2y880df0945a3b944a@mail.gmail.com> <000301c655f9$f49f0e00$6401a8c0@kellnerhmypj1x> <33461dc20604012055u2b203bcbgfffb8b3f814e3dd3@mail.gmail.com>

I've got new injector cups coming from the stealership! $4.50 each for
corrado G60 cups. The VW part number was 037 133 555 A

Not too bad. I just wanted to get new ones of these - cause these
things can be brittle.

On 4/2/06, Timbo <timjmcconnell@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yeah - when I looked on ebay - It was one going for $99. I was about
> to drive to Hazleton to go on a junkyard hunt!
>
> --Timbo
>
> On 4/1/06, Rick Kellner <rfkellner@snet.net> wrote:
> > Timbo, it looks like you got a good deal.  My previous comments (second
> > from the bottom of the post) regarding the price of TBs with a TPS was
> > due to seeing some recent ones on EBay in the $75 range.
> >
> > Rick.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Timbo [mailto:timjmcconnell@gmail.com]
> > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 3:04 PM
> > To: David Brown
> > Cc: scirocco scirocco
> > Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
> >
> > Yep!! I got it, just got an IM from him and paypal'd him the $$. Good.
> > So the only thing I need now is an IAT and the fuel injector cups.
> >
> > On 3/31/06, David Brown <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net> wrote:
> > > Aaaahh I see Timbo may have aquired a TB w/TPS 8-)
> > >
> > > http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2528153
> > > cheers
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "David Brown" <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net>
> > > To: "scirocco scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 2:09 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
> > >
> > >
> > > > Dan,
> > > > I thought the 16v dizzy's had hall with no vacuum advance?  Thought
> > is was
> > > > all done with the ICU and Knock?  The 2.2PCB they had a table for
> > the
> > > > setting on the timing for starters.  I'm not real up on the spark
> > timing,
> > > > but it looked like on there drawings they set it 10degrees then set
> > the
> > > > trigger somewhere around 60?  Sounded like they had it knocked down
> > to an
> > > > art.
> > > >
> > > > Here's the 2 threads I was talking about. Am I missing something on
> > the
> > > > setup?
> > > >
> > > > http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1377841
> > > > 2.2v
> > > > http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2505864
> > > > 3v
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > David
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@verizon.net>
> > > > To: "David Brown" <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net>; "scirocco scirocco"
> > > > <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 1:40 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Yeah, there isn't much to it, but don't forget you need to
> > substitute a
> > > > fixed advance distributor for the normal mechanical and vacuum
> > advance
> > > > distributor.
> > > > And let's not forget you need to have an idea of what advance the
> > engine
> > > > needs to have across the load/RPM ranges.
> > > > There's no easy tool to help ignition tuning like the WB-O2 assists
> > with
> > > > fuel tuning. Just avoiding ping or knock isn't enough.
> > > > Dan
> > > >
> > > > From: "David Brown" <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net>
> > > > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 1:01 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >> I've been reading up on the V3PCB.  Doesn't look like there much to
> > do if
> > > >> you change over to MSnS-E.  Couple changes on the board, Code and
> > just
> > > >> run
> > > >> new Hall connector to the MSI direct and set timing.  Just
> > something to
> > > >> think about if you run ahead of schedule. 8-)
> > > >>
> > > >> Cheers
> > > >> David
> > > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > > >> From: "Timbo" <timjmcconnell@gmail.com>
> > > >> To: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>
> > > >> Cc: "Scirocco list" <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > >> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 7:53 AM
> > > >> Subject: Re: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> I'm not going to be running MSnS-e at first, because I am not
> > > >> controling ignition at this point. I've heard that it's possible to
> > > >> provide enrichment via MAP readings though. I think I may look into
> > a
> > > >> ford or a japanese TPS though - it'll be more reliable than a bosh,
> > I
> > > >> bet.
> > > >>
> > > >> --Timbo
> > > >>
> > > >> On 3/30/06, Rick Kellner <rfkellner@snet.net> wrote:
> > > >>> Timbo, I am by no means a MS expert and have no first hand
> > experience
> > > >>> but that is never stopped me before.  I have done a little reading
> > on
> > > >>> the MS but please correct me if I am on the wrong track.
> > > >>> Are you running MSnS-e?  If so, it is my understanding that you do
> > not
> > > >>> need a TPS.  MSnS-e monitors manifold pressure and provides
> > enrichment
> > > >>> based on this input.
> > > >>> IMHO the value of an auto Passat TPS has become ridiculous and you
> > are
> > > >>> still at the mercy of its reliability.  If you do have to go with
> > a TPS
> > > >>> it would be interesting to see if there are any alternatives.  A
> > TPS is
> > > >>> just a simple variable resistor.  Maybe something from a GM, Ford,
> > etc?
> > > >>> Thanks, Rick.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> -----Original Message-----
> > > >>> From: Timbo [mailto:timjmcconnell@gmail.com]
> > > >>> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 11:51 AM
> > > >>> To: Scirocco list
> > > >>> Subject: Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Yep - you heard it here first. My white car is getting the
> > megasquirt
> > > >>> on the regular 1.8 8v. I'm just going to run digifant injectors
> > with
> > > >>> the stock ignition, but it'll run!
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Also starring in the car is a 800W-1600max power inverter. For
> > mucho
> > > >>> laptop tuning usage. Also - much burning of CDs could happen as
> > well.
> > > >>> ETKA anyone? bring blank CDs.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Now. I hafta make it run before June - so I need some help here.
> > I'm
> > > >>> still looking for a Throttle position sensor throttle body for the
> > > >>> car. If anybody has one for sale or whatever - let me know!!
> > > >>>
> > > >>> --
> > > >>> Timbo!
> > > >>> Location: Glenside, PA!
> > > >>> www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech
> > > >>>
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> > > >>>
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> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >> Timbo!
> > > >> Location: Glenside, PA!
> > > >> www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech
> > > >>
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> > --
> > Timbo!
> > Location: Glenside, PA!
> > www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech
> >
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>
> --
> Timbo!
> Location: Glenside, PA!
> www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech
>


--
Timbo!
Location: Glenside, PA!
www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech

References:
- Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
  - From: rfkellner at snet.net (Rick Kellner)
- Timbo is coming to cincy in a megasquirt rocco
  - From: timjmcconnell at gmail.com (Timbo)

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